Method and an individually sealed packaged drink in container with sealed ingredient packet

ABSTRACT

A method of consuming a beverage comprises providing an individually packaged beverage, comprising: a container containing a liquid ingredient; a lid attached to the container so as to prevent leakage of the liquid ingredient, the lid having a pull tab extending beyond an outer region of the container, the lid comprising a pouch having an inner layer and an outer layer; and a flavored ingredient located and sealed inside the pouch. The method further comprises pulling the pull tab to remove the lid from the container, tearing the lid so as to open the pouch, pouring the flavored ingredient into the liquid ingredient, mixing the flavored ingredient with the liquid ingredient to form a mixture, and consuming the mixture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an individually sealed packaged shotdrink, in a plastic or glass container with sealed ingredient packet.

Currently, no shot drinks are sold in individual packages.

As can be seen, there is a need for solutions to these and otherproblems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a method of consuming abeverage, comprises: providing an individually packaged beverage,comprising: a container containing a liquid ingredient; a lid attachedto the container so as to prevent leakage of the liquid ingredient, thelid having a pull tab extending beyond an outer region of the container,the lid comprising a pouch having an inner layer and an outer layer; anda flavored ingredient located and sealed inside the pouch; pulling thepull tab to remove the lid from the container; tearing the lid so as toopen the pouch; pouring the flavored ingredient into the liquidingredient; mixing the flavored ingredient with the liquid ingredient toform a mixture; and consuming the mixture.

In one aspect, the lid further comprises a perforated tear line. In oneaspect, the step of tearing comprises tearing the lid along theperforated tear line. In one aspect, the flavored ingredient comprises agranulated solid. In one aspect, the flavored ingredient comprises aliquid additive. In one aspect, the liquid ingredient comprises analcoholic beverage. In one aspect, the container comprises a shotcontainer having a volume of not more than approximately 80 milliliters.In one aspect, the lid is adhesively attached to the container. In oneaspect, the lid comprises a foil. In one aspect, the lid comprises aplastic.

In another aspect, a method of consuming a beverage comprises: providingan individually packaged beverage, comprising: a container containing aliquid ingredient; a lid attached to the container so as to preventleakage of the liquid ingredient, the lid having a pull tab extendingbeyond an outer region of the container, the lid comprising a pouchhaving an inner layer and an outer layer; and a flavored ingredientlocated and sealed inside the pouch; pulling the pull tab to remove thelid from the container; tearing the lid so as to open the pouch;consuming the flavored ingredient; and consuming the liquid ingredientat a different time than consuming the flavored ingredient.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with reference to the followingdrawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1: is a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 2: is a cross-sectional view taken on line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3: is a detail cross-sectional view indicated by line 3-3 of FIG.2.

FIG. 4: is a perspective view showing the first step in using theinvention.

FIG. 5: is a perspective view showing the second step in using theinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplatedmodes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. Thedescription is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merelyfor the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention.

The following reference numbers and descriptions may refer to elementsfound in the drawings:

-   -   10: is the overall individually packaged beverage invention.    -   12: is the container.    -   14: is the lid.    -   16: is the pull tab.    -   18: is the perforated tear line.    -   20: is the outer layer of lid 14.    -   22: is the inner layer of lid 14.    -   24: are the flavored ingredients.    -   26: is the liquid ingredient.

There are pre-packaged mixed drinks in the prior art but none in a shotglass with the packaging presently proposed with an easy-to-use peel-offtab with salt or flavored ingredients, individually pre-packaged.

The invention described elevates the burden of taking a shot, withoutthe high cost, in an easy-to-use self-packaged shot glass with theflavored ingredients attached, in the peel tab sealing the glass.

present invention is aimed to market individual mixed shot drinks, inpackaging equipped with all elements to make a shot taste great.

This invention is an improvement on what currently exists. Prior to thisinvention, the only way to take a shot is to go to the bar and order ashot and pay quadruple for what it is worth or buy a whole bottle, salt,and lime (for example, in the case of a traditional tequila shot) tohave a shot.

Other mixed shots are in bags, cans, bottles, or pouches, not in a shotglass, even though a shot should be taken in a real shot glass.

The Version of the Invention Discussed Here Includes:

-   -   1. Hard plastic or glass shot glass    -   2. Double sided foil packet with adhesive on one side capable to        attaching to and sealing to the shot glass. The packet may        contain a wide variety of possible ingredients, including solid        or liquid flavorings, spices, additives, or any other        ingredients to be added to a shot as appropriate.

How the Invention Works:

The glass/plastic container holds the liquid, while the foil top isfilled with ingredients and also forms as a seal for the glass toprevent leaking.

How to Make the Invention:

Once the glass is formed with the hard plastic and filled with theliquid, the foil lid/packed is filled with the salt or flavoredingredients. It will then form a seal to prevent the liquid fromspilling and also protect the ingredients in the packet.

How to Use the Invention:

The pre-packaged shots are ready to use: simply peel the foil tab back,tear open the ingredient packet, mix into the liquid beverage, andconsume.

This packaging could be used for other individual food or drink productsthat have the need to add ingredients before consumption, with theconvenience of having everything in one package.

Referring now to the drawings, a method of consuming a beveragecomprises:

-   -   providing an individually packaged beverage 10, comprising:        -   a container 12 containing a liquid ingredient 26;        -   lid 14 attached to the container 12 so as to prevent leakage            of the liquid ingredient 26, the lid having a pull tab 16            extending beyond an outer region of the container 12, the            lid 14 comprising a pouch having an inner layer 22 and an            outer layer 20; and        -   a flavored ingredient 24 located and sealed inside the            pouch;    -   pulling the pull tab 16 to remove the lid 14 from the container        12;    -   tearing the lid 14 so as to open the pouch;    -   pouring the flavored ingredient 24 into the liquid ingredient        26;    -   mixing the flavored ingredient 24 with the liquid ingredient 26        to form a mixture; and    -   consuming the mixture.

The lid 14 may comprise a perforated tear line 18 or any otherindication or pre-indentation to instruct or show a user where to tearthe lid 14. The lid may be adhesively attached to the container or maybe attached by any other known means, including melting an outer layerof the upper portion of the plastic container 12 and attaching the lid14 before the liquid plastic has dried. The lid may be made of aplastic, foil, or any other substance known.

The flavored ingredient 24 may comprise a granulated solid, such as asalt and lime solids mixture for a traditional tequila shot, and/or maycomprise a liquid additive, such as a liquid flavoring or any substance,such as energy boosters such as caffeine, etc.

The liquid ingredient 26 may comprise any known alcoholic beverage, butpreferably a liquor, such as one of 80 proof (40% by volume), but mayinclude any known liquid.

The container 12 may comprise a shot container (e.g., glass or plastic)having a small volume, such as a volume of not more than approximately80 milliliters, preferably not more than approximately 50 mL.

another embodiment, the flavored ingredient may be consumed at adifferent time as (e.g., either before or after or both) consuming theliquid ingredient. For example, the flavored ingredient 24 may comprisesalt (or a flavored salt substance, such as a lime-flavored saltsubstance) and the liquid ingredient 26 may comprise tequila.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates toexemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may bemade without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

1. A method of consuming a beverage, comprising: providing an individually packaged beverage, comprising: a container containing a liquid ingredient; a lid attached to the container so as to prevent leakage of the liquid ingredient, the lid having a pull tab extending beyond an outer region of the container, the lid comprising a pouch having an inner layer and an outer layer; and a flavored ingredient located and sealed inside the pouch; pulling the pull tab to remove the lid from the container; tearing the lid so as to open the pouch; and consuming the flavored ingredient and the liquid ingredient.
 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid further comprises a perforated tear line.
 3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the step of tearing comprises tearing the lid along the perforated tear line.
 4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavored ingredient comprises a granulated solid.
 5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavored ingredient comprises a liquid additive.
 6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid ingredient comprises an alcoholic beverage.
 7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container comprises a shot container having a volume of not more than approximately 80 milliliters.
 8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid is adhesively attached to the container.
 9. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a foil.
 10. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a plastic.
 11. The method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the steps of: consuming the flavored ingredient; and consuming the liquid ingredient at a different time than consuming the flavored ingredient.
 12. The method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the steps of: pouring the flavored ingredient into the liquid ingredient; mixing the flavored ingredient with the liquid ingredient to form a mixture; and consuming the mixture. 